Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 vs G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 3333 MHz · CL16G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
2×8 GB · DDR4 · 2800 MHz · CL17Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).
- CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
- Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 has lower true latency (9.6 ns vs 12.1 ns; speed and CL combined).
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16
If you care most about speed, cAS latency, true latency.
G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17
If you care most about total capacity.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 | G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Gear score | 62 |
| DDR4 | Type | DDR4 |
| 8 GB | Total capacity | 16 GB |
| 2×4 GB | Kit | 2×8 GB |
| 3,333 MHz | Speed | 2,800 MHz |
| CL16 | CAS latency | CL17 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 or G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 better?
Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 and G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Total capacity: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2800 CL17 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 2,800 MHz). CAS latency: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (CL16 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 3333 CL16 leads (3,333 MHz vs 2,800 MHz).